Passengers of EasyJet, who travel to Italy, have been informed that a strike will take place within the country.
Italy's Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has warned Air Force travelers about planned strikes by EasyJet pilots belonging to several European pilot unions next Monday.
The strike, hosted by ANPAC (Associazione Nazionale Professionale Aviazione Civile) and the RSA, could take place on Monday, February 24th between noon and 4pm.
Workers from various Italian sectors will protest the weekend of February 22-23, and on February 24, it will affect trains, buses and other public transport.
Workers cite inadequate response to contract renewal requests, demanding wage increases for under-realized contract renewal requests.
Anton Radchenko, an international aviation lawyer who leads Airadvisor, a business that supports more than 400,000 air passengers with claims for compensation, explained:
“Unlike inclement weather, which is usually perceived as an exceptional situation by courts, this means that airlines do not need to always compensate passengers for cancelled or delayed flights.
“This is because differences between airlines and unions can often be resolved by improving staff salaries and conditions.”
It is not yet known whether flight schedules will be affected by strikes, but experts warn that the “domino effect” caused by strikes could lead to travel chaos across Europe.
He continued. “If a flight departs later than planned, this could have a domino effect as far as departure slots for other flights are concerned. Such strikes could affect flights around the world.
“This could only be the beginning of a turbulent year for airline strikes, with European aviation staff and their unions seeking better working conditions and improved perks like pensions. Airline staff strikes tend to become more common in the summer months when industrial behavior by employees can have a significant impact on employers' operations.
Under EU law, if a flight is cancelled, the airline must provide a refund or alternative flight. If your flight is delayed, you are entitled to a refund for unplanned costs such as food and accommodation.
A spokesman for Easyjety told Express.co.uk:
“We plan to run a full flight program, but we will book customers traveling on February 24th by checking flight status on the flight tracker page or using the mobile app or website destruction portal. We recommend managing the
“This is out of our control, but we do everything possible to all our customers to apologise for the inconvenience caused and minimize disruption as a result of strike lawsuits. I would like to apologise for doing so.”
